@gmcycling demands space4cycling in Manchester

The name of this blog was always intended to be partly tongue in cheek. Don't get me wrong, Manchester is a great city to cycle in: lots of people interested in cycling at all sorts of levels and we're blessed with some superb terrain within striking distance of the M60. But it's not a cycling utopia; far from it.
So, what do you do about it? Well, the lovely people at Greater Manchester Cycling Campaign would like you to get out on your bike and make your feelings known. 
To coincide with the Tory party conference which started at GMEX today, GMCC is organising a awareness ride around the roads which are closed due to the conference. Starting at 6.30pm tomorrow evening (30 September) at St Peter's the space for cycling ride is not a protest and is apolitical.
It is taking place to raise awareness of the barriers to everyday cycling and to keep the issue of safer cycling on the political agenda.

If you can't make it  - because for example you'll be riding home from work in Uppermill - you can sign the petition here. The petition will be presented to members of the APPCG, Manchester City Council and TfGM.
If you have even the faintest interest in cycling in Greater Manchester, then you should sign the petition and go along for the ride if you can.
Good luck to all those taking part.